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00:00There is just something about the way some animals look that managed to tug on our heartstrings.
00:04But while they may be cute and fluffy when they're adults, their adorability reaches a whole different level when they're younger.
00:11From the most amazing reptiles and birds to others that you wouldn't want to get too close to,
00:16it's time to take a look at the top 15 cutest baby animals.
00:20Number 15. Panda.
00:23Thanks to their calm and docile nature along with their soft and fuzzy appearance,
00:27pandas are some of the cutest animals of all in the first place.
00:30But if there's anything that's able to beat them, then it's surely baby pandas.
00:35When they're first born, they're pink, blind, and even more useless than when they're adults, and they weigh at most 5 ounces or about
00:43140 grams.
00:44This is one of the lightest weights in comparison to that of the mother of any mammal, and it's thought to be the result of
00:50a panda's diet being mainly of bamboo that has very little nutritional value.
00:55Within 48 hours of being born, though,
00:57they're already beginning to develop white fur, and within three weeks, their entire bodies are covered with the addition of black markings around their
01:04eyes and in patches elsewhere.
01:06After around two months, their eyes will have opened and their ears will have begun to work, and then they'll begin to venture away from
01:12their mothers in search of food on their own when they're about five months old.
01:15It's this phase when they're the cutest, and there's no way you can watch these small balls of fluff exploring the environment
01:22without wanting to pick one up and hold them.
01:26Number 14. Hedgehog.
01:29Found across Europe, Asia, and Africa, there are 17 known living species of hedgehog.
01:34They're distantly related to shrews and are best known for their protective coat of spines that, when they curl up into a ball,
01:40prevent most predators from attacking them. Typically growing to around 9 inches or 24 centimeters long,
01:46it takes a couple of years for them to fully reach adulthood. During this time, the hoglets go through a number of increasingly cute stages.
01:53When they're first born, baby hedgehogs are born blind and are pink with a protective membrane covering their developing spines.
02:00This dries and recedes within a matter of hours, when it's at this point that the soft spines begin to emerge.
02:07They first open their eyes after about three weeks, and it takes around six weeks for them to turn to a brownish color and
02:13become incredibly adorable. As with other animals at this age,
02:17all they can do is explore the world around them, and this means they're extremely curious and playful.
02:21They'll roll around with their brothers and sisters and push their boundaries as much as possible.
02:26Of course, in the wild, this is one of the most dangerous times to be a hedgehog,
02:29but those in captivity have no need to fear predators that take advantage of their softer spines and can instead focus on playing and
02:36being handled by their owners.
02:39Number 13. Sloth.
02:42Native to the tropical rainforests of South America, where they'll spend the vast majority of their lives in the trees,
02:47there are six species of sloths, each of which are known for their slow movements and seemingly lazy lifestyles.
02:54They have a surprisingly short pregnancy period, and sloth mothers will give birth just after four months,
03:00with the tiny pup being born with their eyes open, fully covered in fur, and even able to climb. At this point,
03:06they'll weigh just 10 ounces or about 280 grams, which is around a 15th of the full weight
03:11they'll become once they reach adulthood.
03:13For the first few months of their lives, though, sloth pups are able to look after themselves,
03:17and they cling on tight to the bellies of their mother, who will take on the responsibility of feeding them.
03:22And it's a further two months until the pups start eating leaves by themselves.
03:26They keep such a tight bond with their mother that they stay with them for at least a year or two,
03:30but after this, they'll move away to their own territory, which is usually a tree just a matter of feet away from where they had grown up.
03:39Number 12. Rhino.
03:41As some of the largest land animals on Earth, with a typical adult weighing more than a ton,
03:46rhinos aren't exactly the cutest of creatures that come to mind, but things are very different when they're young.
03:52After a gestation period of about 15 to 16 months,
03:56which is almost twice that of humans, rhino cubs can weigh the same as a person within just a few days of being born.
04:02It only takes around a week for them to learn how to walk, and despite having thick, leathery,
04:06protective skin like adults from the moment they first enter the world,
04:10they stay close to their mothers in the wild for a year or so while they grow,
04:14because they're particularly vulnerable to predators during this time.
04:17There is undoubtedly something incredibly cute about seeing these pint-sized rhinos stumbling through their first steps in life,
04:24knowing that they will one day be one of the largest animals of all.
04:28You can already see the recognizable rhino features developing,
04:31but they're out of proportion, chubby, and extremely clumsy,
04:35which means all you want to do is go and give them a little cuddle.
04:37Of course, adult rhinos are far too dangerous to approach in this way, but when they're young, they're completely safe.
04:47Certain rodent species are popular as pets because of how friendly, furry, and cute they are,
04:53but if there's one thing that's even cuter than a species like a chinchilla, then it's one that's just been born.
04:58When they're adults, they can be up to 19 inches or 49 centimeters long, but chinchilla kits are just a fraction of this.
05:05Litters mostly have between one and seven babies,
05:08which is the smallest number of any rodent species, and this is because they don't face as many threats in the wild,
05:14so there's not such a need for them to increase their odds of survival.
05:17After a gestation period of around four months, they're born with a full coat of fur and with the ability to run.
05:23They take much longer to grow and develop than other rodents, and from the start, they're usually energetic.
05:28They are, though, completely unable to look after themselves and require regular feeding from their mother for up to 12 weeks before they can fend for themselves.
05:36This heightened activity lasts for around eight months before they begin to settle, and it's around this time that they're initially super soft fur begins to toughen.
05:45Number 10. Seal.
05:48Found in the colder waters of the northern and southern hemispheres,
05:51there are more than 50 known species of seal, ranging from the smallest, the Baikal seal, to the largest, the elephant seal,
05:58which measures up to 16 feet or 5 meters long and can weigh more than three and a half tons.
06:03Despite reaching such sizes, they begin life much smaller, and there's no way you can see a seal pup clambering across the sands of a beach
06:10without having to stop and appreciate just how cute it is.
06:14They're considered to be pups from the moment they're born until around a year old,
06:18and at this age are covered in an initially pinkish fur coat that slowly changes to a gray color over time.
06:24In this first year, they're barely able to swim, so will spend most of their time clinging on to their mothers, whom they rely on for milk.
06:31Amazingly, to make this possible, they're already able to hold their breath for up to two hours from the moment they're born,
06:37and this time will only increase with age.
06:39One of the reasons they look so cute is because they build up a thick layer of blubber within their bodies
06:44that can provide a source of energy if they aren't able to find any food, something that'll be crucial soon enough,
06:50because once they've weaned off their milk, their mothers will move on to mate again, and they're on their own.
06:59There are currently 202 known species of chameleon that are mainly native to sub-Saharan Africa.
07:05These lizards are mainly known for their vibrant range of colors,
07:08and because of the way they're able to alter their tones to help blend them in with their surroundings,
07:13but they're also unusual in that their eyes can work independently of one another, and their incredible climbing ability.
07:19A female chameleon will lay a clutch of as many as 200 eggs at a time,
07:24and these will hatch from anywhere between 4 and 24 months after being laid.
07:28They're considered to be hatchlings for just two days after emerging from their shells,
07:32and at this stage they'll just be 2 inches or 5 centimeters long.
07:36They grow surprisingly fast to begin with, by adding this length every month or so for the first year until they're full size,
07:43and as most of their energy is diverted towards growing, they can seem fairly dozy.
07:48This means they're quite happy to be picked up, and you'll see how cute and small they are in the palm of your hand,
07:53but interacting with them at such a young age isn't advised unless you're an experienced lizard owner.
07:58Still, watching them from a distance when they get to grips with their sticky tongues and balancing on tree branches
08:04is one of the most amazing things in the animal kingdom.
08:08Number 8. Owl
08:10With more than 200 known species, and found virtually in every region of the world,
08:15owls are some of the most beautiful birds of prey, thanks to their rounded heads, phenomenal vision, sharp talons,
08:22and specialized feathers that allow for near-silent flight.
08:25They aren't exactly born like this though, and their fluffy and helpless babies are some of the cutest animals of all.
08:32It's extremely rare to see them in the wild because of how well-hidden they usually are,
08:36but if you're ever lucky enough to do so, you're in for a treat.
08:39Normally covered in a thick white or grey down with heart-shaped heads and black button-like eyes,
08:46they also still have a noticeable protraction from their beaks which is called an egg tooth,
08:50and this is how birds cut their way out of their shell.
08:53Owlets will normally just be a few inches tall, despite growing in some cases to 10 or 20 times this size in adulthood,
09:00and will change drastically in the first few weeks.
09:03Their egg tooth will disappear within a week of hatching,
09:06they'll increase weight by more than 2,000% in the first month,
09:09and will develop their adult feathers within a couple of months so they're ready to leave the nest after 14 weeks.
09:15It's a short childhood, but easily one of the cutest.
09:19Number 7. Caracal Kitten
09:22The caracal is a species of wild cat that's native to regions across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
09:28Typically growing to around 43 inches or 103 cm long, and developing muscular and robust bodies,
09:35they are nocturnal and they tend to live in arid areas.
09:38They're carnivorous with a particular fondness for birds, rodents, and small mammals,
09:42and while adult caracals may be majestic, their kittens are unbelievably cute and adorable.
09:48They have a gestation period of about 2 or 3 months,
09:51and a litter of up to 6 kittens will be born into a secluded burrow in dense vegetation.
09:56To begin with, the kittens are unable to see, their ears are shut, and they're unable to retract their claws.
10:02But within a week or so, their eyes open, their hearing begins to work, and they're able to explore their surroundings.
10:07It's believed to take almost 3 months until they're big and strong enough to hunt for the first time,
10:12and they'll normally be expected to leave the protection of their parents when they're around 10 months old,
10:17at which point they'll fend for themselves and begin trying to set up a family of their own.
10:21Cute little kittens.
10:24Number 6. Skunk
10:26Native to the Americas and probably best known for their stinky spray that they use for defense,
10:31and their black and white markings,
10:33few people would ever choose to get too close to a skunk because of the risk of the smell.
10:38But if you were to encounter a baby one, you just might be tempted to go ahead and pick him up.
10:43Depending on the species, they can grow to around 37 inches or 94 centimeters long in adulthood,
10:48but they are, of course, just a fraction of this when they're born.
10:51As with almost all mammals, they are live-born, but are blind and deaf at this point.
10:56They are already covered in a layer of fur and will only open their eyes after about 3 weeks,
11:01but will be reliant on their mother for milk for around a year.
11:05This time is all about exploration and play for them while they're under the protection of an adult,
11:10and they spend all of their time with their siblings.
11:12They are able from an early age to release their spray, but it's not as much of a risk as with adults.
11:18They hold at any time enough for 5 or 6 sprays,
11:21but when they're still growing, it takes as long as 10 days to replenish this supply,
11:25so they use it as sparingly as possible.
11:27Unusually, because they're such a social species,
11:30they'll only actually leave the care of their mothers when they're ready to mate,
11:34and will almost instantly go on to find a partner to start the process all over again.
11:395. Anteater
11:42Anteaters are bizarre animals from Central and South America that can grow,
11:46in the case of the giant anteater, to a size of up to 6 feet or almost 2 meters long.
11:51Perfectly adapted to forage for ants and small insects with their long snouts and even longer tongues,
11:57they have curved foreclaws to enable them to tear into termite mounds
12:01and are covered with a thick coat of fur to protect them from being bitten by insects.
12:05When they're born, they are much smaller,
12:08and it takes a long time for them to consume enough to grow to their full size.
12:11Their coats are much silkier during their childhood,
12:14and they mainly use their tongues to feel the world around them,
12:17even though their eyesight is almost fully developed within just a few days of birth.
12:21While the adults are solitary animals unless they're mating,
12:24and will avoid interaction with other animals as much as possible,
12:27the young anteaters are inquisitive and mischievous,
12:30and will take a keen interest in anything they don't recognize.
12:33This means that in captivity, they enjoy playing with zookeepers if other anteaters aren't available,
12:38and will happily be fed by the bottle until they're around 6 months old,
12:42at which point they need to learn how to successfully hunt for insects.
12:474. Ostrich
12:49The ostrich holds the record for being the largest species of bird in the world,
12:54and when they're fully grown, can easily be more than 9 feet or almost 3 meters tall,
12:59and weigh about 330 pounds or 150 kilos.
13:02They also lay and are born from the largest eggs of any animal,
13:06but when they first emerge, they're adorable.
13:09They're noticeably ostrich-shaped,
13:11but have a much lighter and softer plumage with striped necks and speckled bodies.
13:16At birth, they're around 10 inches or 25 centimeters tall,
13:19which is a similar size to an average chicken,
13:21and will be slow-moving at first until almost a week,
13:24at which point they'll be ready to walk and run.
13:26There's something truly amazing about watching ostrich chicks walking with adults,
13:31because they're so much smaller than them.
13:33You can hardly believe that one day they'll grow to such a size,
13:36and it'll take just a few years for them to do so.
13:39Rather than directly feeding their chicks like most other birds,
13:42ostriches learn to forage for their food after a week,
13:45and the main responsibility of the parents is to oversee the young and protect them from danger.
13:49In the wild, both parents will look after their chicks,
13:52but the animals also become part of a much larger flock,
13:55and when this happens, the chick will keep together in a creche,
13:58often with as many as 40 individuals,
14:00and the adults will then take turns to look after them.
14:07They are by far the tallest land animals on Earth,
14:10and a real sight to behold in the wild.
14:12And while adult giraffes may be one of the most spectacular parts of a safari,
14:16their babies are also one of the cutest.
14:19These animals have the longest gestation period of mammals,
14:22at around 15 months,
14:24and this gives the embryo enough time to develop to quite some size.
14:27Mothers remain standing while giving birth,
14:29so the babies, which are about 6 feet or 1.8 meters tall in their barn,
14:34come out feet first with their heads and necks stretched over their front knees.
14:38The newborn will stay in place for around an hour,
14:41but because of the dangers in the wild,
14:43they can amazingly walk and run after that time.
14:46In many ways, they look just like a miniature version of the adults,
14:49although their necks are proportionally shorter,
14:51and they have much more playful temperaments.
14:54They only feed on their mother's milk for the first six months of their lives,
14:57and will then start to forage for leaves and grasses.
15:00Amazingly, they'll have doubled in height by the time they're just one year old,
15:04and this enables them to reach a much greater variety of vegetation
15:07and allow them to be virtually self-sufficient.
15:10While they may look cute from a distance,
15:12baby giraffes are born at the same size as an adult human,
15:15and can protect themselves with a powerful kick from very early on,
15:19so this is definitely one baby animal to admire from a distance.
15:242. Walrus
15:26Native to the icy oceans around the Arctic Circle
15:29in places like Canada, Russia, Alaska, and Greenland,
15:32walruses are huge, semi-aquatic marine mammals
15:35that are believed to have descended from a bear-like land animal
15:38around 10 million years ago.
15:40There are two species, with the largest, the Pacific walrus,
15:43known to grow to up to 14 feet, or more than 4 meters long,
15:47and they're perfectly adapted to their environments,
15:50with large flippers to pull themselves through the water,
15:52a thick, leathery skin to keep them warm,
15:55and powerful jaws to hunt seals and mollusks.
15:58They are highly social animals,
16:00sometimes forming colonies of thousands of individuals,
16:03and like close contact so much that they even sleep on top of each other.
16:07When they're born, after 11 months of growing in the womb,
16:10they already have their fur and functioning eyes,
16:13and can swim within around an hour.
16:15The babies don't have tusks yet, though,
16:17and will spend most of their time holding onto their mother's back
16:20until they're strong enough at swimming to keep up,
16:22and the whole family, including aunts and uncles,
16:24will help with raising them.
16:26The relationship between mother and child is particularly heartwarming,
16:29and you'll often see them embracing and kissing each other,
16:32being virtually bound together for up to a year
16:34before the youngsters can fend for themselves.
16:41There are 18 known species of penguin,
16:43with all but one of them found in the Southern Hemisphere.
16:46They are flightless birds that are incredibly well adapted
16:49to swimming in water, and will usually spend
16:51over half their lives in the sea.
16:53Each species has its own variations,
16:55but when they're first born, they tend to be no more than 4 inches,
16:58or about 10 centimeters tall,
17:00and are initially born naked, taking a week or so
17:02to develop their first coat of fluffy feathers.
17:05They are probably the cutest of all young birds,
17:07and while they're recognizably a penguin,
17:10they definitely aren't anywhere close to being ready
17:12to take care of themselves.
17:14The first years of their adult lives are about learning to hunt
17:17and to swim, and to put on enough weight to grow to adult size
17:20and develop their adult feathers.
17:22To begin with, they are fed regurgitated fish,
17:25krill, and squid by their parents,
17:27and in some species, the adults actually fully digest the food first
17:30to turn it into a form of fish milk.
17:33The baby penguins will stay closely attached to their parents
17:36for at least six months, but may be left in creches
17:38under the care of other adults while the parents go out in search of food.
17:42Not only does this give them an opportunity to feed
17:44and ensure they're kept safe,
17:46but it also encourages the chicks to become used to the presence of others
17:50and helps develop the complex social dynamics
17:52that they rely upon later in life.
17:54Particularly for the first few months,
17:56baby penguins are prone to all sorts of funny behaviors
17:59as they learn how to use their feet and fins,
18:01but they don't stay as cute as this for long.
18:04Their first fluffy coat usually starts being replaced
18:07when they're between six and eight months old,
18:09and by their first birthday, they look like small adults.
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